“We are extremely grateful for the support our fans have shown through the huge uptake in memberships for the 2019 season,” he said.

“In all honesty, I was concerned that it may take us a while to win them over, after the team narrowly missed out on the top four this season. I also think there’s been a positive reaction to the club’s proactive approach to next season’s squad.

“We saw a lot of support for the new reserve setup and plenty of excitement around new recruits, like the three Papua New Guinea internationals we have signed. Of course many people will just have bought a membership because like us, they love this club.”